In an age of constant hustle and distraction, finding stillness can feel like a luxury. But for Laapataa Ladies fame Nitanshi Goel, yoga is that rare space — a gentle pause, a return to self. On the occasion of International Yoga Day 2025, Nitanshi opens up about her personal relationship with yoga, how it shaped her as an actor, and why she believes it's much more than just movement.

A warm hug for the mind and body

“When I think of yoga, I think of a quiet space — a space where I can return to myself,” she says. “It’s more than just movement. It’s a kind of stillness that stays with me long after I’ve stepped off the mat.” For her, yoga is a grounding ritual that encourages her to slow down, breathe, and truly listen — not just to her body, but to her emotions and inner voice. “It’s like giving my mind and body a warm hug.”

The First Attempt: Confusion and Quiet Comfort

Reflecting on her earliest yoga experience, she remembers being young and unsure. “I didn’t really know what I was doing. I struggled with poses and wondered if I was doing them right,” the Laapataa Ladies actor admits. But even then, there was a strange familiarity — “like my body was trying to speak a language I hadn’t yet learned.” Over time, that language became second nature.